PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
14,734 km
9,156 miles
SFT
Skelleftea
Sweden
Distance
14,734 km
9,156 mi / 7,956 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+11h
Pacific/Tahiti
Heading
north

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PPT SFT
Airport Name Faa'a International Airport Skelleftea Airport
IATA Code PPT SFT
ICAO Code NTAA ESNS
City Papeete Skelleftea
Country French Polynesia Sweden
Timezone Pacific/Tahiti Europe/Stockholm
Elevation 5 ft 157 ft
Coordinates -17.550000, -149.610000 64.620000, 21.080000

Papeete (PPT) to Skelleftea (SFT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia to Skelleftea Airport (SFT) in Skelleftea, Sweden is 14,734 kilometers (9,156 miles / 7,956 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying north at a heading of 5°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting French Polynesia with Sweden. It is an intercontinental flight between Oceania and Europe. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 01:30 in Papeete, it's 12:30 in Skelleftea. With a 11-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Skelleftea (SFT) to Papeete (PPT) follows a heading of 348° (north northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Faa'a International Airport (PPT) and Skelleftea Airport (SFT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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